Army Visits Automobile Worker's Union At Willow Plant

Army Visits Automobile Worker's Union At Willow Plant

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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In Detroit, 80 non-commissioned officers from Camp Atterbury visit the United Automobile Workers CIO Union. They tour the Cadillac and Ford plants, witnessing tank and bomber production. Reunions occur with former soldiers now working in war production. At Camp Atterbury, CIO workers experience Army life, contrasting with the hospitality soldiers receive on the home front, including breakfast in bed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the non-commissioned officers' visit to Detroit?

To inspect the city's defenses

To conduct military training

To repay a visit from the United Automobile Workers CIO Union

To recruit new soldiers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the soldiers reunite with at the Cadillac plant?

Charles Bridges

Harold Wilson

John Doe

Michael Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the soldiers observe at the Ford Willow Run plant?

New military uniforms

Bombers in production

A parade

Tanks being built

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Charles Bridges' role during the soldiers' visit?

A production line soldier

A tour guide

A war worker

A military officer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the soldiers' experience at the home front differ from Army life?

They had to wake up earlier

They had stricter schedules

They participated in military drills

They enjoyed breakfast in bed